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[STORMREPORTS] Lightning Fatalities, 85mph Winds, Power Out in Iowa

From: Jesse Ferrell (WeatherMatrix) (jesse{at}weathermatrix.net)
Date: Fri Aug 23 2002 - 18:35:01 EDT

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20020823/ap_on_re_us/stormy_weather_5

"WILLARD, Mo. (AP) - Lightning killed two people and critically injured an
elderly couple during a funeral Friday at a rural cemetery.

Strong storms that roared through other parts of Missouri and Iowa also
knocked out power and forced officials in some cities to cancel school.

Elsewhere in the Midwest, wind gusts of 85 mph were reported in Des Moines,
Iowa, as storms rolled through just after midnight, said Marc Russell, a
meteorologist with the National Weather Service ( news - web sites).

Kevin Waetke, a spokesman for Mid American Energy, said 50,000 Iowa
customers were without power immediately after the storm. Some customers
may be without power until Saturday.
Des Moines schools canceled classes after learning that power would not be
immediately restored. The school year started Thursday.

Waetke said toppled trees and felled tree limbs brought down utility lines,
knocking out power. Up to 4 inches of rain was reported." 

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